My research on Operation Husky (Sicily 1943) and RAF Blakehill Farm (1943-1952) led me recently, on a bright April morning to RAF Shawbury near Shrewsbury in the UK. I was here at the invitation of the curator of the Assault Glider Trust, Rachael Abbiss to visit the organisation based in space in two hangers at this active RAF station. My guide for this visit was one of the trustees Martin Locke and I am very grateful for the informative and interesting tour he gave me.
I was extremely impressed by the attention to detail and workmanship of the volunteers building new parts and repairing old Horsa Gliders and associated aircraft and equipment. This is a very specialised area of restoration requiring good woodworking skills amongst others and the result is there to see.
I took many pictures during my visit but have decided that the Trust's website offers much more detail, so here is the link:
You will see there is a tie-up with Lubbock, Texas and Waco Gliders.
I join in the hope that one day there will be a museum housing all the fruits of the work of this very worthwhile organisation.
Colin.